Assault

Public perception versus reality

 

You were screaming

The most vile things

And I was begging you

To come in the bedroom with me

Telling you we could talk privately there

But you wouldn’t listen

 

Our children were listening though

When you called me that horrible name

And your son looked up at me and

Called me the same thing

Thinking that it was funny

Because he was only two

 

And when your daughter

Turned pale and put her hand

Over her open mouth in horror

Because you had just called her mother

A lousy piece of trash

And she was four

And old enough to understand

That calling her mommy a name

Was a really bad thing to do

 

Now the courts think

I must have been crazy

To leave my lovely husband

The minister of the Gospel

They took my children

And gave them to the man

Who violated his sacred trust

And his solemn promise

 

They do not understand

What you are like behind closed doors

But I know

That the God who called you

Is the same God

Who will call you to account

Reviews

[Succubi]

this poem is perfect for my arguement against the corruption of power
a priest getting away with assault because he was looked upon as a righteous man even though he really isn't is a perfect example of corruption of power

great piece...i loved it
i felt the heartache and the pain that echoed in this poem
along with the horror and atrocity that comes along with it

great piece =)

[☮]

Whoa... this is hot. It's a shame how hypocritical society can be at times.

This is a great piece of work. Thank you for posting.

[Hitman "The Clean..]

A very interesting poem...I liked the ending...

They do not understand
What you are like behind closed doors
But I know
That the God who called you
Is the same God
Who will call you

This is a line which represents so much...

[silent[rain]]

This is such a touching poem.....as with your others...Great Work!

[Rodney Russ]

A very remarkable poem. I enjoyed the religious theme which pulls everything together. A person shoud lcare less what the people around think and pay closer attention to what god thinks. He's see's all which gives us all reassurance.

[Annika Patrick]

wow...this is really good!! man, I know what it's like in the children's point of view...it sucks...This is an awesome piece!!! I loved it!

[Orlando Murcia]

Thats right God will take Vengence for you , Great poem, I love the way you defended this with the lord, for he will always be on the right side, Great job, Orlando

[Berserker[Diktator Von ..]

I am glad that you shared this...You did a great job writing this piece, once again..you have a real talent for writing down your emotions and drawing the reader into the story and making them feel like they are there...Great job!

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[KAREN BROWN]

when you wrote the poem you seemed very sad of all the things that was said i could feel it through this poem.My sister had her kids taken by a judge himself because of words that was untrue from the paster at her church.it tore her up inside and still does to this day.people do such horrible things to others it is not right but they they will be acountable for it all in the end in front of God.I'm so sorry to hear what happened .I was always was told when things go wrong in are lives it makes us stronger each time,and it has me it will you to.

[BenightedWhispers]

Very lovely. God knows all, sees all, and judges all. Great job.